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Rodney Crosby

Case from Danville, IL dated May 13, 2017

Victim Details

Rodney D Crosby

Male

Black / African American

Danville

IL

2017-05-13

22

Rodney

Crosby

07/19/2026

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Rodney Dewayne Crosby, a 22-year-old African American male from Danville, Illinois, was a young man full of promise and potential. Born on December 18, 1994, he was a beloved son, a cherished friend, and a member of a close-knit community that never imagined his life would be cut short so tragically. He attended Danville schools, where he was known for his determination and drive. He had aspirations of pursuing a career in welding, a skilled trade that would have allowed him to build a future fo ...
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  • UPDATED: Danville shooting victim ID'd
  • ILLINOISHOMEPAGE: Deadly drive-by shooting
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